I Never Travel Without My Kindle, and Amazon’s eReader Deals Make the Perfect Christmas Gift

Whenever I hit the road with my laptop—especially those sleek 14-inch models with stunning OLED screens—I find it nearly impossible to get through an entire book from start to finish. That’s where my trusty Kindle Paperwhite comes in. Tossing one into my suitcase is like packing an entire library, thanks to its impressive battery life which seems to last forever—I’ve never had it die on me at an inconvenient moment.

Amazon, never one to settle, has pushed the limits even more. They’ve now extended the Paperwhite’s battery life to nearly 12 weeks, compared to the 6 weeks you get with the more compact 6-inch ‘New Kindle.’ It’s quite the leap forward, don’t you think?

The newest iteration of the Kindle Paperwhite is available for $129.99 directly from Amazon. It might be a bit pricier than the ‘New Kindle’ at $84.99, but it’s without a doubt my go-to choice. Plus, Amazon has improved the page-turning speed by a noticeable 25%, addressing a big gripe from the previous model. If you haven’t experienced an eReader yet, now’s a great time. Amazon is sweetening the deal with a 3-month free trial of Kindle Unlimited, unlocking a world of over 4 million books, as well as magazines, comics, and audiobooks.

Now, let’s talk about those enticing Black Friday deals. Can you believe it? Amazon could teach Microsoft a hard-earned lesson in this department.

One can’t help but marvel at Amazon’s Kindle Scribe. While it’s often overshadowed by its more book-focused counterparts, it’s a revelation in its own right. Our Editor-in-Chief, raving about its Paperwhite-style E-ink touchscreen, said, “This is the best Kindle reader I’ve ever had, thanks to the large display. The Scribe feature revolutionized my work life. I would have given anything for this tech back in graduate school! Any student or office worker would find it incredibly useful.”

If you’re still pondering whether to snag a Kindle during Black Friday, why not test drive the Amazon Kindle desktop app on your Windows device before making any decisions? It’s free, and there are countless no-cost books available on the Kindle store, so the reading experience is similar to that on Amazon’s eReaders.

But the real charm of getting a Kindle, particularly the Paperwhite, is the unmatched battery life, which makes it more reliable than most Windows laptops. Even the Surface Pro 11, with its Windows on Arm, can’t outlast it. Of course, a Surface offers far more functionality, but giving the Kindle app a shot costs you nothing.

Ultimately, I’d say go with the Kindle Paperwhite, priced at $129.99. My fiancée and I always bring ours along on our trips, worry-free about the absurdly long battery life.

Waiting for Cyber Monday might not be worth it. Amazon’s prices on its products rarely get beaten. There’s even an extra 20% off if you trade in a similar device. So why wait? If you’re tempted and have old devices lying around, take the plunge now.

And don’t miss out on more fantastic Black Friday deals! Whether it’s video games at Best Buy, early savings at Walmart, or hot offers at Target, there’s something for everyone. Lenovo, Newegg, and Razer also have alluring deals. And Samsung’s holiday discounts on a plethora of gadgets are not to be missed. Finally, Amazon continues to roll out fantastic offers on anything you could dream of.